Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 1, 1930
Place of Birth:
Whistler, Alabama, USA
Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Fire & Ice | Lola Aimes |
| 1998 | The Wedding | Eunice |
| 1997 | Eve's Bayou | Gran Mère |
| 1992 | Stormy Weathers | Clara Wilkes |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Emma |
| 1990 | To Sleep with Anger | Hattie |
| 1986 | Nine 1/2 Weeks | Jewelry Saleswoman |
| 1976 | The First Breeze of Summer | Hattie |
| 1975 | Lord Shango | Lady in bar (uncredited) |
| 1962 | Time of the Heathen | Marie |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Out of Practice | |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Ellen |
| 2000 | Girlfriends | Nana Blackwell |
| 1997 | Brooklyn South | Mabel Oakley |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven | Mrs. Macaferty |
| 1994 | Friends | Hospital Administrator |
| 1994 | Sister, Sister | Ginny |
| 1992 | Martin | Mrs. Whitmore |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Mrs. Bowen |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman | |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show | Carrie Hanks |
| 1982 | Family Ties | Ms. Daniels |
| 1977 | The Andros Targets | Beatrice Long |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Hattie |